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987,642 is the largest number that can be made from the digits 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9.

Compare and Order Numbers (Year 5)

Learning to compare and order numbers is key in KS2 Maths. It helps pupils build confidence, solve problems, and spot useful patterns across different types of numbers.

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In KS2 Maths, pupils learn how to compare and order numbers. This develops skills in place value, number sense, and problem solving, preparing them for harder calculations later on.

  • Ascending: Arranging numbers from smallest to largest.
  • Descending: Arranging numbers from largest to smallest.
  • Place Value: The value a digit has depending on its position in a number.
How do you order numbers in KS2 Maths?

To order numbers, pupils look at the place value of each digit. Numbers can then be arranged in ascending (smallest to largest) or descending (largest to smallest) order.

What does comparing numbers mean?

Comparing numbers means deciding which number is bigger, smaller, or if they are equal. Symbols like >, <, and = are often used in KS2 Maths.

Why is ordering numbers important?

Ordering numbers helps pupils understand sequences, estimate answers, and solve problems more accurately in both schoolwork and real-life situations.

1 .
Which number is halfway between 27,400 and 28,000?
27,500
27,600
27,700
27,800
28,000 - 27,400 = 600
600 ÷ 2 = 300
27,400 + 300 = 27,700
2 .
Which is the least amount?
54,697
54,796
54,976
54,967
All have 54 thousands but 54,697 has only 6 hundreds. The other three numbers have at least 7 hundreds
3 .
Which of these sequences is in ascending order?
56, 55, 54, 53, 52
455, 450, 445, 440, 435
0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5
23, 22, 21, 20, 19, 18
Ascending order means the numbers are getting larger
4 .
What is the largest number that can be made from the digits 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9?
986,742
968,742
978, 624
987,642
9 goes in the hundred thousands column
8 in the ten thousands column
7 in the thousands column
6 in the hundreds,
4 in the tens and
2 in the units
5 .
What does the symbol ≤ mean?
Less than or equal to
More than or equal to
Equal to
Not equal to
The arrow points to the smaller number
6 .
Which of these sequences is in descending order?
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30
2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9
4,578, 4,579, 4,580, 4,581
68, 66, 64, 63, 62
Descending order means the numbers are getting smaller
7 .
Which number comes before -12 on a numberline?
-10
-11
-13
-9
-13 is one less than -12
8 .
Which of these numbers comes first on a number line?
0.1
0.25
0.125
0.5
The smallest number will always come first on a number line
9 .
What does the symbol ≥ mean?
Less than or equal to
More than or equal to
Equal to
Not equal to
The line beneath the more than symbol means the number could also be equal to
10 .
Which number is less than -34?
-32
-35
34
-1
With minus numbers the higher the figure the lower the number
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Order numbers up to 100,000

Author:  Amanda Swift (Primary School Teacher & Educational Content Developer)

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